EasyMeasure is a tweak released during this night in Cydia, and with its help we can measure the distance between us and the various objects around us using the camera included in our own iDevices. In addition to the distance between us and objects, the tweak also measures their dimensions, so you will be able to find out how big is a building, a tree or a car towards which you have pointed the camera. EasyMeasure displays its own interface over that of the iOS Settings application, and the images in this article show everything.
EasyMeasure shows you the distance to objects seen through the camera lens of your iPhone or iPad. Simply aim your iPhone/iPad to any object in your surroundings, and EasyMeasure displays the distance towards that object on top of the camera image. With its amazing 3D camera overlay grid, using EasyMeasure is very intuitive and easy! Find out how far it is towards that boat on the other side of the lake. Measure how tall buildings are. Use the app as a golf aid. Measure your friend's height (and width :P). The possibilities are endless!
How does it work? EasyMeasure uses the height of the camera lens and its tilt angle to calculate the distance to the object. A comprehensive animated tutorial on how to use EasyMeasure is included.
You are probably wondering how EasyMeasure calculates the distance between objects or their dimensions considering that we are talking about a simple tweak. Well, it uses a special algorithm that checks the height at which you use the camera plus its tilt angle to calculate the distance to objects. The developer of the tweak has even included a tutorial that helps us use EasyMeasure, so you should be able to get going quickly once you install it.
- User friendly interface with Retina Display Graphics and 3D engine
- Measures distance, height and width of objects!
- Includes the possibility to calibrate your iPhone/iPad for the most accurate results!
- Display accuracy of measurement
- Make a snapshot of the image with the distance and store it in the photo album for later use.
- Supports Metric and Imperial units.
- Animated tutorial to explain the measurement procedure.
- "Dynamic Photos": Analyze and adapt measurements after the photo is taken!
- Switch on flashlight for measurements in the dark!
NOTES: Measurements taken with EasyMeasure are not as accurate as measurements taken with standard tools. Do not use EasyMeasure for construction or other uses where inaccurate measurements could cause personal injury or property damage.
The tweak has a lot of functions included, but unfortunately the calculations made by it are not as accurate as the ones made in reality, so you should not rely on them if you have something important to measure. EasyMeasure is available in the ModMyi repo and can be purchased for $0.99.
UPDATE: It seems that the tweak is actually an application available for free in the App Store, so don't bother to buy it from Cydia.
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EasyMeasure – Measure with your Camera!
Free
Description: EasyMeasure shows you the distance to objects seen through the camera lens of your iPhone or iPad. Simply aim your iPhone/iPad to any object in your surroundings, and EasyMeasure displays the distance towa...
